Can you cook over a fire with it and have it stay in good condition?
2589
Had one ages ago when I was a scout. Like most scouts, I figured out how to pop popcorn in it. (you need the handle from another kit)
2590
I forgot to mention this -- use oil or cooking spray with these pans for less sticking and easier cleanup! I've had good luck with these sets for my grandkids. They are nearly identical to the kit I used a zillion years ago as a Girl Scout. They are not meant for heavy duty use, but hold up well for simple things.
2591
i have used it on my small pocket rocket stove, but the aluminum is thin and has burned a little. it might really burn in a regular fire. you also have to be careful with the handles, they cause the pan to tip when there's not a lot of food. in general it's fine if you need a small lightweight compact kit for backpacking.
2592
I cooked a burger in it and even though sprayed with some non stick spray, it didn't help. Pan was ruined after first use. I recommend an inexpensive small non-stick pan instead.
2593
Yes, but you need to be careful. The kit is a real mess kit, not a toy. The metal is not as thick as regular pots and pans, so you need to watch the foof closely to prevent burning. Mostly it's good for light cooking and heating things up -- canned stew, soup, beans, hot dogs, hamburgers, scrambled eggs, etc. things kids can cook easily. Be sure to use pot holders...the handles heat up too!
2594
Honestly, I haven't used mine yet, but I've used kits like it in the past. Its ok for light duty. Don't set it directly on the fire but a little away from direct flames. Its best for warming foods---soups,etc. and for things like eggs.
2595
Its not made for longterm heavyduty use, but its alsight for limited use---like holding it a little distance from the fire for warming up a can of beans or soup, etc. You get what you pay for. I would compare it to a boyscout type item. If you want it for longterm, heavyduty use, you should go for a more expensive set.
1840971
No. It has a resiliant pad, probably plastic. After at least 80 -100 dry fires the pad is still intact.
1680966
Personally, I would not use this oven over a campfire although it would probably be fine. It would blacken from the fire and it may possibly weaken the enamel, however. I am not sure as I have not used it in that manner. I use seasoned raw cast iron by Lodge. It is normally the kind that is used for campfire cooking.
1536810
Well if we are talking just flame, probably. I use a gas stove. Sitting on coals I'd worry a bit. The inner pan is pretty thin so over a very hot fire it will probably scortch the food. The outer pot has a heat sink in the bottom not sure what the melting temp is etc. I'd contact the company and ask them to be sure it can be used that way, but I don't see why over a small fire it would pose any problems.
169287
Since it's made of silicon it's probably good to use while cooking. If you have a gas stove and the flame comes around the side of the pan, the temp may exceed 500 degrees and it may scorch.
2226695
You could, but as long as you realize it's going to bend from the heat and weight. I'm not sure what 'sturdy' item other people are using, but I had a cast iron skillet on mine for one weekend and by the end it was bowed in the middle and all the paint had chipped off.
2131428
I apologize my previous answer was not correct. I didn't have the item with me, but when I got home I realized that the top is made of plastic, so you cannot use this to heat up liquids over a fire.
891429
We burn it off every time we use it. Never had an issue. We get it hot enough that we need fire gloves to hold the grill to put our food on it
1828178
I've used an older set directly over the fire for several years. It will warp and discolor but will work fine. Really, it's a cheap mess kit, you're not going to cry if it gets ruined.
2101150
I guess I wouldn't be opposed to trying it, away from the house first of all. It is galvanized so it'll probably discolored rather quickly. As long as I don't load it up to where it makes a super hot fire. Me, I would try it because I don't see where it would hurt anything as long as you're safe.
311004
It would probably work better above the coals, on some kind of grate or grill. The open fire is obviously going to discolor and change the outer appearance of the cooker which won't make any difference in the way it cooks. I personally have never tried to use mine over open fire. I think as long as you're producing steam inside of the pot, uneven heat will not be a major factor. I do like to have the ability to reduce the heat after the initial steady stream of steam appears. A propane fire would be my first choice.
644240
To Stacey: I have only used it at lowest setting for stew for easy clean up, which it held up fine. Medium heat would probably be okay as well, as it seems sturdy enough.
485714
I wouldn't know why not. If it can cook over an open fire a stove top would be easier.
197318
So far the answer is yes for me. I would recommend using it a couple times with a pot you care less about - the pain on the burner burns off the first couple times you use it, and for me at least, left some black scorch marks on the bottom of the pan. I just used a new 30qt pot to fry a turkey with it last week, and the pot worked just fine and survived unscaved after being on the highest flame setting for almost an hour.
1381128
Yes, you just need to make the woodstove hot enough for what you want to cook. A hot campfire is ok, but smoke might become a problem.
1040537
We used in it the backcountry over an alcohol stove and had no problems with anything sticking or burning. I'm sure it would depend on what you were cooking to some extent but cleaning it after use was very easy.
262698
Yes this pot can be put over a fire it's titanium. I don't understand about to put fuel in side of it? I do put an alchol bottle about two oz. as well as my stove, windscreen and pot stand. As soup goes well it can hold 750 ml. of soup in this baby